Overview
Written by international experts
Covers epidemiology, demography, physiology and pathology of ageing in a new format
Includes numerous algorithms and flow charts
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Table of contents (21 chapters)
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Front Matter
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About this book
Written by international experts, this book presents chapters that cover common geriatric conditions including dementia, depression, delirium, falls, polypharmacy, incontinence, immobility, and medication-related issues, as well as neurological, cardiovascular, and endocrine diseases associated with old age. The book also discusses various aspects of ambulatory, residential, and palliative care for the elderly, in addition to ethical aspects of old age care, advance care planning and living wills.
Geriatric medicine is a rapidly growing field in internal medicine. The majority of elderly people now live in developing countries, where there is an urgent need to up-skill healthcare professionals. By presenting problems as they arise and then discussing how to solve them, this book offers a valuable resource for all physicians interested in the care of older people.
Editors and Affiliations
About the editor
Professor Balakrishnan Kichu R. Nair is an internationally respected, award-winning physician in the field of geriatric medicine. He is passionate about medical education, innovation, and leadership in medicine. His research has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals. In recognition of his contributions to medical education he was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in 2009. He is currently a Professor of Medicine and deputy head of school at the University of Newcastle, Australia. Additionally, Professor Nair is a Senior Specialist and the Director of the Centre for Medical Professional Development with the Hunter New England Health.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Geriatric Medicine
Book Subtitle: A Problem-Based Approach
Editors: Balakrishnan Kichu R. Nair
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-3253-0
Publisher: Springer Singapore
eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) 2018
Hardcover ISBN: 978-981-10-3252-3Published: 05 October 2017
Softcover ISBN: 978-981-10-9826-0Published: 22 August 2018
eBook ISBN: 978-981-10-3253-0Published: 18 September 2017
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XIII, 317
Number of Illustrations: 13 b/w illustrations, 3 illustrations in colour
Topics: Geriatrics/Gerontology, Neurology